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Local Law Graduate Shantay Werdel Returns to Serve Highmore Community
Shantay Werdel, a recent graduate from the Knudson School of Law, plans to return to her hometown in South Dakota to practice law and contribute to her community. Werdel, who also completed her undergraduate studies at South Dakota State University, stayed in her home state for law school to better understand local laws. She chose a career in law to help those in need, driven by her passion for community service.
North Sioux City's Own Grace Powell to Represent South Dakota at National Poetry Finals
Grace Powell, a senior at Dakota Valley High School in North Sioux City, South Dakota, will compete in the Poetry Out Loud National Finals. The event is scheduled for May 1-2, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Powell earned her spot by winning first place at the South Dakota state contest, receiving a $200 cash prize and $500 for her school's poetry programs.
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